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FG63 KEJ

2013 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,762 mi
Last recorded28,762 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Zip8,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG63 KEJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 28,762 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 28,540 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 28,534 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 25,613 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 22,697 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 22,697 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 22,302 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 20,120 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 20,120 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 17,449 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre has had a puncture repair

Fail 1 Feb 2018 17,429 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has a plug in one of the treads also is worn more on the right side due to being deflated (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 11,935 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?

Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
987
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,911
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,706
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,581
Tyre tread not clearly visible 1,455
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,453
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FG63 KEJ is a 2013 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 8,334 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Zip fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 1,911 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG63 KEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 13 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FG63 KEJ registered?

FG63 KEJ is a 2013 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 17 October 2013.

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